DuPage County Wins Distinguished Budget Award

DuPage County has received a Distinguished Budget Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) , the highest form of recognition in government budgeting.

The County's budget is reviewed annually by the Government Finance Officers Association to assess how well it meets nationally recognized guidelines as a policy document, financial plan, an operations guide, and a communications device. The award covers the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, starting Dec. 1, 2023.

"We are proud to receive this award from the Government Finance Officers Association for the 20th year in a row. I'm pleased this national body recognizes our County for its dedication to fiscal responsibility and budget transparency," said County Board Chair Deborah Conroy. "I'm grateful to our staff, our Board, and elected officials who keep a sharp eye on the bottom line, balancing our budget while maintaining our commitment to outstanding services for DuPage residents. We are careful stewards of the public's funds, and it is wonderful to receive this recognition."

There are more than 1,800 participants in the Budget Awards Program. The most recent Budget Award recipients, along with their corresponding budget documents, are posted quarterly on GFOA's website. Award recipients have pioneered efforts to improve the quality of budgeting and provide an excellent example for other governments throughout North America.

Government Finance Officers Association is a major professional association servicing the needs of more than 20,000 appointed and elected local, state, and provincial-level government officials and other finance practitioners. It provides top quality publications, training programs, services and products designed to enhance the skills and performance of those responsible for government finance policy and management.